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Director, Dental Laboratory Channel EMEA
The Director, Dental Laboratory Channel will lead the regional dental laboratory strategy development, delivery and execution for Align, increasing Align opportunities both within and through the dental laboratory sector, further supporting and strengthening the dental practitioners digital dentistry workflows.
Reporting to the VP iTero EMEA, with dotted line in to the global lab Director to ensure global alignment, the incumbent will support the development of regional commercial strategies and plans that leverage the Align digital platform through the dental laboratory channel. The Director will develop regional laboratory segmentation, value proposition, go to market strategy and also deliver the Align advanced restorative education programs enhance the digital workflow experience for both clinicians and technicians. This leader will work in partnership cross functionally with the regional and country based Invisalign, iTero and Exocad functional teams in the execution of the dental laboratory strategy to meet sales and growth targets.
Role expectations
- Development of the regional lab strategy for Align, driving the Invisalign pathway through alignment of iTero, Exocad and Invisalign strategies.
- Execute commercial programs for labs to drive iTero scanner sales to and through the lab channel. Define regional pricing and promotional strategy for the lab channel.
- Develop regional laboratory sales and growth targets in conjunction with the country leadership teams
- Effective development and management of laboratory sales funnel and KPI reporting.
- Accountable for dental laboratory sales target adherence, maximizing growth and course correction
- As commercial leader for Exocad- & Invisalign-Art solution drive day to day commercial execution working with the regional teams across Invisalign, iTero and Exocad
- Collaborate with country leadership to identify and execute laboratory distribution partners for the iTero scanner.
- Provide product, workflow, training and support requirements in collaboration with the global laboratory team for the laboratory portfolio in the region.
- Develop network of laboratory key opinion leaders
- Responsible for regional competitive intelligence tracking and reporting in the laboratory channel
What we're looking for
- Qualified dental technician with digital dental technology and CADCAM experience preferred.
- BSc, BA degree or equivalent experience, MBA preferred
- Experience managing a P&L in excess of $25M within a sales and marketing function
- Experience leading a sales and/or marketing team
- Experience in sales or business development roles in a dental organization preferred
- Documented record of accomplishment of performance, achievement, and excellence in sales and sales management.
- Ability to lead and manage matrix teams, including developing roles and responsibilities, objectives, and coaching/development plans.
- Thinks strategically and uses sound judgment
- Ability to drive and lead cross-functional collaboration and teams
- Technical and industry knowledge of the dental laboratory market
- Possess excellent communication, interpersonal influencing and organization skills.
- High-energy, hands-on leader with a demonstrated record of accomplishment leading new market initiatives
- Ability to push for results and drive execution
- Strong project management skills
- Strong analytical skills for business analysis
- Shows initiative, takes action, & maintains ownership
- Understands cost/benefit relationships
- Focuses on customer needs to deliver a high customer experience in all aspects of the job
- Office based with normal business hours and up to 50% travel required.
Über Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?
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